Class Teacher

Perranporth Community Primary School, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0EU

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 19,749.60 - 27,211.20

Class Teacher job summary

Perranporth School, part of Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective part-time teacher (0.6 FTE Wed – Fri) to join our team on a fixed-term basis from 1st September 2026.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a welcoming, community-focused school in a beautiful coastal setting. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering an engaging, inclusive and ambitious curriculum, ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the school’s curriculumCreate a positive, inclusive and motivating classroom environmentAssess, track and support pupil progress effectivelyWork collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and familiesContribute to the wider life of the school and TrustAbout You:The Ideal Candidate will:Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Demonstrate strong classroom practice and subject knowledgeBe passionate about improving outcomes for all pupilsHave excellent communication and teamwork skillsShow commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeingWhat We OfferA supportive and friendly staff teamOpportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking TrustA strong commitment to staff wellbeingA vibrant school community in a stunning coastal locationPerranporth is a thriving school at the heart of our Cornish community. We are perfectly situated just a short walk from Perranporth Beach. Our school is one form entry, has 7 classes with 210 pupils on roll.Perranporth School is a successful school and a wonderful place to learn. Our children have positive attitudes to learning and are proud of their school. We have a strong and committed team who strive to create a happy, safe, caring environment in which every child can succeed and become a LEAP learner. We have a dedicated and supportive parent community, Trust and Local Governing Board.Inspired? Please contact the School Office on 01872 572021 to arrange an appointment to come and meet us and have a look around our school.Our School enjoys working collaboratively with our partner schools within Truro and Penwith Academy Trust.Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is 11.59pm 5th July 2026If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Nadia Lampier, Deputy Head on 01872 572021Interviews to be held on 14th July 2026.If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Perranporth Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Perranporth Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/perranporth-community-primary-school

We recognise pupils as unique individuals with specific talents and needs. We offer our pupils a varied and engaging curriculum which is provided by a dedicated team of enthusiastic and hard working teachers and support staff. You’ll find our classrooms to be places which are hives of activity, full of learning and enquiry. The happiness and success of every child is central to our school’s work. Promoting high levels of achievement in all aspects of a child’s development is important to us, and is reflected in all we do.

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